Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Chairman of Vietnam’s Can Tho pledges not to ignore citizens’ petitions
Vietnam News 15:06 09/03/2026Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City in southern Vietnam Truong Canh Tuyen pledged at a meeting with voters on Monday morning that citizens’ petitions would not be ignored if he is elected to the municipal People’s Council for the 2026–31 term.
How do detainees, persons in temporary custody vote in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 12:11 09/03/2026Under current regulations, individuals who are temporarily detained or held in custody are still entitled to exercise their voting rights.
Kia slashes list prices for multiple models in Vietnam
Economy 10:57 09/03/2026Three Kia models in Vietnam, including the Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos, and Kia Carens, are being offered with significantly lower official list prices this month.
Vietnam, Japan seek deeper cooperation across multiple sectors
Vietnam News 17:29 08/03/2026Vietnam and Japan repeated their commitment to expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including politics, security, science and technology, and emerging areas such as digital and green transformation, during talks between the two countries’ foreign ministry officials in Ho Chi Minh City.
Temporary repairs planned after barge collision damages railway bridge in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:07 08/03/2026Railway authorities are planning temporary repairs to restore train services after a barge collision damaged a central span of the Ghenh railway bridge in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Friday, while preparing a full replacement of the affected structure to ensure long-term safety.
In central Vietnam, ward chair orders camera check after discovering roadside garbage
Vietnam News 14:04 08/03/2026The chairwoman of An Cuu Ward in Hue City, central Vietnam spotted a pile of trash along a roadside on her way to work on Sunday morning, so she ordered officials to review surveillance footage to identify those responsible.
Vietnam welcomes 4.7mn int’l visitors in first 2 months of 2026, up 18% year on year
Travel 13:44 08/03/2026Vietnam received nearly 4.7 million international visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 18.1 percent year on year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam applies digital technology to 2026 national election
Vietnam News 11:19 08/03/2026Vietnam is expanding the use of information technology and digital transformation in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-31 term.
In southern Vietnam, fuel price surge pressures transport firms to raise fares
Economy 09:23 08/03/2026Transport operators across southern Vietnam are scrambling to revise fares up to avoid heavy losses after domestic fuel prices jumped sharply on Saturday.
Japanese tourist moved by Vietnamese police’s kindness after running out of money
Vietnam News 19:56 06/03/2026A 68-year-old Japanese traveler has expressed heartfelt gratitude to police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam after they stepped in to help him when he found himself stranded without money.
